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Bioflex Ammonia Recovery Pilot Innovation

DWR CYMRU CYFYNGEDIG

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19 Feb 2026 at 10:26

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Dwr Cymru Cyfyngedig, a private utility headquartered in Cardiff, UK, pertains to the "Bioflex Ammonia Recovery Pilot Innovation". This initiative falls under the goods category with a focus on utility services and aims to advance the extraction of ammonia from sludge through innovative technologies. The process has reached the award stage as of 19 February 2026, with a contract period spanning from 1 April to 30 April 2026. Despite the utilisation of a direct award procurement method, this project underscores the urgency and technical specificity necessitated by the unique solution provided by the selected supplier, Nijhuis Saur Industries UK and Ireland Limited. The project is governed by the Welsh devolved regulations and is aligned with legal provisions set forth by UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in sludge-processing and treatment works, particularly those with innovative equipment solutions. Nijhuis Saur Industries is identified as the supplier, evidencing a successful match during prior market engagement. The contract's structure prioritises SMEs, suggesting that agile, innovative businesses in the environmental technology sector stand to gain. As an integral part of a pilot for innovation, participating companies may find potential for extended collaboration and development of proprietary solutions. This initiative provides a platform for suppliers to demonstrate technical proficiency and contribute to a unique pilot that could shape future industry standards. The successful execution of this tender could open avenues for new developments in sludge-treatment processes across the UK, highlighting opportunities for industry advancement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bioflex Ammonia Recovery Pilot Innovation

Notice Description

Ammonia from sludge recovery innovation (and associated equipment) at a value of approximately PS2m over the life. This will be supplied by NIJHUIS and retained indefinitely. The acquisition is part of a pilot process and follows initial market engagement exercises to identify and select suitable innovations.

Procurement Information

Undertaking a part funded pilot for the extraction of ammonia from sludge. Initial soft market testing has identified only a single suitable supplier with the nature of the specific solution being provided considered unique. The contract is for the acquisition of the goods only. These will be tested as part of the innovation project to determine ongoing suitability. Funding for this requirement has a limited timeframe and therefore award is required imminently.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0657cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015101-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

42996900 - Sludge-processing equipment

45232422 - Sludge-treatment works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DWR CYMRU CYFYNGEDIG
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF3 0LT
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Trowbridge
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Nijhuis Saur Industries UK and Ireland Limited

Further Information

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